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ElectronMail vs WhatsApp

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ElectronMail

6.0
Communication

Unofficial ProtonMail Desktop App

WhatsApp

7.5
Communication

Native desktop client for WhatsApp

Metric ElectronMail WhatsApp
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 3 5.8K
90-day Installs 10 16.9K
365-day Installs 63 56.4K
Version 5.3.6 2.26.17.19
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.6K 2.2K
GitHub Forks 106 495
Open Issues 79 170
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language TypeScript Go
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Feb 10, 2020 Apr 11, 2015

Reviews

ElectronMail

ElectronMail is an unofficial desktop client for ProtonMail and Tutanota, offering a native experience with features like spell checking and persistent sessions. It's ideal for users seeking a desktop alternative to web-based clients.

Serves as a desktop client for ProtonMail and Tutanota, providing a native app experience.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
  • + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
  • + Supports multiple email providers including ProtonMail and Tutanota

Cons

  • - High CPU usage and performance issues
  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates

WhatsApp

WhatsApp offers a native desktop experience, enabling users to communicate seamlessly on their computers. It provides messaging, voice, and video calls, benefiting those who prefer desktop use without needing a phone.

WhatsApp is the native desktop client allowing communication through the app on a computer.

Pros

  • + Free to use
  • + Seamless integration with mobile app
  • + Support for voice and video calls

Cons

  • - Privacy concerns
  • - Risk of user bans